Would you have guessed that during the dark predawn hours, a team of counsellors, some just a few years older than the children in their care, ran into rising floodwaters to rescue almost 400 youngsters from catastrophe?

Camp Mystic flood claims 27 lives as summer camp tragedies continue across America, from deadly flash floods and drownings to the infamous Girl Scout murders and natural disasters.

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The American Camp Association advises parents to ask camps about their safety plans, including severe weather protocols and relationships with local emergency services. Some camps, even those far from danger,

Summer camp tragedies: When an American dream turns into a nightmare At least 27 died in one of the worst disasters ever for campers. Are America's children safe when they go off to camp and what ...

Jenna Bush Hager shared an emotional message after the Texas flood on the July 7, 2025, episode of Today with Jenna and Friends. On Friday (July 4, 2025), the Guadalupe River in Texas swelled up rapidly after torrential rain. According to BBC's report dated July 8, 2025, at least 161 people are missing and at least 110 people have passed away.

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston apologizes after a minister's partner, Sadé Perkins, made controversial comments about the Camp Mystic flood tragedy.

At least 27 died in one of the worst disasters ever for summer camps. The tragedy shines a spotlight on America's camps and whether they're safe.